August 5, 2025
DENVER – The Red Angus Association of America proudly announces the 2025 Junior Red Angus Association scholarship recipients, six outstanding young leaders recognized for their commitment to the beef industry, academic excellence and dedicated service to their communities. Five $2,000 JRA College Scholarships were awarded to Addison Green Russell of Kansas, Kacee Wasem of North…
Read MoreJuly 8, 2025
DENVER – The Red Angus Association of America has officially rebranded its Feeder Calf Certification Program as Angus Access. More than just a fresh look, Angus Access reflects a bold evolution of the beef industry's first genetic, age and source verification program – built to USDA-approved standards and trusted by Red Angus producers for more…
Read MoreJune 10, 2025
DENVER – The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce the addition of three new staff members: Jaeden Schneider as membership and accounts receivable specialist, and Elizabeth Caskey and Jesse Henson as commercial marketing specialists. These new hires bring a diverse mix of industry experience, energy and customer-focused commitment to their respective roles,…
Read MoreMay 21, 2025
Getting first-exposure heifers to breed and calve at two years of age could be called the foundation of beef industry sustainability. Reproduction is where the beef life cycle begins. The producer who falls short at getting enough heifers bred to calve early in the calving season is immediately at a disadvantage that will last the…
Read MoreMarch 10, 2025
DENVER – The Red Angus Association of America board of directors is pleased to announce the promotion of Halla Ramsey to Executive Director of Operations. In this new role, Ramsey will oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Association, ensuring efficiency and continued alignment with RAAA’s mission. As EDO, she will lead the operational management…
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2025
SAN ANTONIO – The Red Angus Association of America hosted a reception on Thursday, Feb. 6, following the conclusion of the NCBA Trade Show at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. More than 50 attendees gathered to learn about an innovative fed cattle grid pricing system that offers competitive premiums for upper two-thirds Choice Angus…
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2025
By Tom Brink, RAAA CEO BEEF Magazine conducts a comprehensive industry survey every five years, in part, to evaluate the genetic makeup of U.S. commercial cowherds. Survey respondents are typically above average for herd size. Their Fall 2024 survey’s average herd size was 282 mother cows. Most of the survey respondents operate cowherds that are…
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, showcased some of the nation’s best Red Angus genetics during the National Red Angus Show, despite frigid temperatures and challenging conditions. Exhibitors from across the country hauled in their top-tier cattle, demonstrating the breed’s renowned quality and resilience. The Red Angus Association of America…
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY–Tony Tolar has been named the 2025 Red Angus Herdsman of the Year. The award was presented at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, honoring Tolar’s exceptional management practices and dedication to advancing the Red Angus breed. The Herdsman of the Year is presented to a hands-on individual who has most effectively presented his…
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2025
DENVER –– The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce the hiring of A.J. Knowles as the new Beef Geneticist, supporting the RAAA breed improvement department led by Lindsay Upperman, Ph.D. Knowles spent the past two years with the American Brahman Breeders Association, overseeing producer education, development programs and collaborations with academic institutions.…
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